[MrTasselhof]

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This thread is for the discussion of General Topics and Specs for the Herotab C8/Dropad A8.
Link: Merimobiles.com - Herotab C8/Dropad A8
- Other Names: New Style 7" Tablet, Haipad M7, Apad M7009
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The first review video is more of a hardware overview and stock image.
The second is more of programs apps and usability review.

Herotab C8 - Samsung S5PV210 - Overview Review - www.merimobiles.com

Review by MrTasselhof

Herotab C8 - Samsung S5PV210 - 2nd Review - www.merimobiles.com

Review by MrTasselhof

Specifications as listed by Merimobiles.com

Pictures courtesy of Merimobiles.com

Specs Provided by Merimobiles - Corrected/Additional by Tasselhof
Product - Link: Merimobiles.com - Herotab C8/Dropad A8 Page
Herotab C8 Samsung 1GHZ Android 2.2 Flash 10.1 Capacitive Multitouch HDMI (same as dropad a8)
Warranty - Link: Merimobiles.com - Warranty
1 Year
CPU - Link: PDADB.net - Samsung S5PV210 Chip Specs
Samsung S5PV210 (ARM Cortex TM-A8) 1.0GHz - Link: Lufee.net (Translated) - SP5V210
OS - Link: Android.com - 2.2 Video
Android 2.2 Froyo, Flash 10.1
Memory
512MB DDR2 Ram
4GB Class 4 - Internal MicroSD
2GB Nandflash built in
Extend Memory up to 32GB via micro sd card
Screen
7" Capacitive Multitouch Display - 800*480
Audio
Mono Speaker (very loud)
3.5mm headphone jack
Built in Microphone
Supports: WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC
Video - Link: MobileTechWorld.com - Benchmark - Adreno 205 vs. SGX540
Model: SGXV540
3D Graphic Engine: 3D Games Support (SGX540 OpenGL-ES 1.1 and 2.0 and OpenVG 1.0)
Supports 1080p HD video, decode MPEG4/H.264/H.263/VC1

Series5 (SGX) (per Wikipedia.org)
PowerVR's SGX series is used in many popular devices, including the Apple A4 (which powers the iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV),Nokia N900, Sony Ericsson Vivaz and Samsung's Hummingbird (in Galaxy S, Wave and Galaxy Tab devices Samsung Wave S8500) and TI OMAP - Motorola's Droid phone. It features pixel, vertex, and geometry shader hardware, supporting OpenGL 2.0 and DirectX 10.1 Shader Model 4.1.​

Camera
Front 1.3MP
Battery
Model: PTI-01002250JL282S1P0000000-RPL555075P
Built in Battery
2250mAh
7.4V
Dual Cell
Features and highlights
* Samsung 1Ghz processor
* Android 2.2 Froyo
* Flash 10.1
* 7" Capacitive Multitouch
* Gsensor
* Supports 3G USB dongle
* Super fast 1Ghz processor Samsung S5PV210
* WiFi 802.11 b/g- Model: Atheros AR61026
* 1.3MP Camera
* HDMI port
* USB port
* OTG port
* Supports mouse, external keyboard
* Multilanguage support
* Market ready
* KingReader
* Ireader
* Facebook
* Raging Thunder
* Angry birds
* RepliGo Reader(PDF)
* Net Clock
* Excellent Ebook reader
* Weather on line
* Web Browser
* 7" size perfect to bring with you anywhere
* MSN
* Photo broswer: Jpeg
* PDF Reader
* Thousands of apps
* Ebook: TXT, UMD, CHM, HTML, PDB
* 3D Games Support
Dimensions - Link: Sizeasy.com - Tablet Dimensions Comparison
196.5*125*14.5mm
Weight
0.510g
Content
* Herotab C8
* USB cable
* Power charger
* USB adapter

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Dismantle/Teardown
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Teardown - Components - Internals
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Purchasing Experience:
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Purchasing - Returns - Refunds - Experiences
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Root & Un-Root Access!:
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Root and Un-Root Access
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Program Download Links:
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Programs - Apps - Installations - Root
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Benchmarks:
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Benchmarks
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Firmware Updates:
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Firmware Update News
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Custom Full System Images
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Custom Full System Images
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Issues and Problems
Link: Herotab C8/Dropad A8 - Known Issues - Problems - Not Working
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[MrTasselhof]

Currently the only tab with any information at this time.
Once I receive the tablet I will post all the information I can.

I plan to create a review video and an internals/teardown video.

Thanks,

Tasselhof

 

[canonmouse]

i did order this one,looks the same to me what do you think?http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/392420313-New-Style-7-Tablet-PC-MID-Android-2-2-WIFI-Free-shipping-wholesalers.html

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=canonmouse link=topic=15149.msg123480#msg123480 date=1295531933]
i did order this one,looks the same to me what do you think?http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/392420313-New-Style-7-Tablet-PC-MID-Android-2-2-WIFI-Free-shipping-wholesalers.html
[/quote]

It appears similar.
The only way to really know will be once they are both received and looking at the system info.

Thanks!

Tasselhof

 

[canonmouse]

i hope it is, this device looks great when watching the specs

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=canonmouse link=topic=15149.msg123488#msg123488 date=1295532536]
i hope it is, this device looks great when watching the specs
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I believe it will be nearly identical (spec wise) to the Herotab MID816.
Just with a 7" Capacitive Screen instead.

Tasselhof

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=canonmouse link=topic=15149.msg123480#msg123480 date=1295531933]
i did order this one,looks the same to me what do you think?http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/392420313-New-Style-7-Tablet-PC-MID-Android-2-2-WIFI-Free-shipping-wholesalers.html
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Looking closer at the device... there are some differences in the design between the two... at least with the pictures that are posted.
So it will be interesting to see.

Tasselhof

 

[canonmouse]

in 1 picture you can see a webcam in others not.........so i am very curious how this tablet will be.......
???it is cheap for the specs....so maybe another clone

 

[johnzo]

wow nice work once again mr tass! did you order this via merimobiles? any estimate when you'll receive this?

if only i had waited a week longer to buy - i'm expecting to receive my mid816 today...

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=johnzo link=topic=15149.msg123972#msg123972 date=1295572014]
wow nice work once again mr tass! did you order this via merimobiles? any estimate when you'll receive this?

if only i had waited a week longer to buy - i'm expecting to receive my mid816 today...
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I will be getting a review unit :} hopefully soon from Merimobiles!
They informed me there was a slight delay with the manufacturer.

Still very happy with my MID816 and I believe I will still prefer the 8" 4:3 form factor.
The Capacitive screen should be nice!

Tasselhof

 

[johnzo]

was just researching more on this and found the following photo. appears that the internal memory may just be a microsd much like the mid816. it also uses two batteries as well...

source: http://www.shenit.com/blog/2011/01/04/iphone-4-clone-android-tablet-7-inch-capacitive-dropad-a8-with-samsung-pv210-chipset/

 

[canonmouse]

my order has a delay too, it will be shipped after this weekend they say.......
i'm looking forward to work with the capacitive screen, i had a a8 8"before (with the shaky screen) :-

 

[quantumfusion]

Looks really good .

if it is as good as herotab MID816 with a snappy response screen, i dont mind a switch

Any news on release date ?

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=canonmouse link=topic=15149.msg124214#msg124214 date=1295616393]
my order has a delay too, it will be shipped after this weekend they say.......
i'm looking forward to work with the capacitive screen, i had a a8 8"before (with the shaky screen) :-
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We haven't noticed much if any screen shake issues wih the MID816.
Did it happen when you were holding an icon to delete... or did the screen go crazy switching between portrat and landscape.

Tasselhof

 

[vsalvato]

MrTasselhof, I am a fortunate owner of M802/MX515 purchased from MMobiles approx 4 months ago... great little device, met my expectations in full and even more, so far. I am now tempted to buy a new tablet and I am not decided between M816 and HerotabC8. On one side I like the 8"screen and the full tech spec of M816 (and I see that with the latest firmware upgrade most of the early bugs have been fixed...) but on the other I am tempted by the capacitive touchscreen of the Herotab C8. which one would you recommend if I go for a change? I beleive that the M816 processor is a bit faster? Which one of the two hardware is more likely to fit Android3 in future?

 

[Pavel-NS]

[quote author=johnzo link=topic=15149.msg124093#msg124093 date=1295591370]
was just researching more on this and found the following photo. appears that the internal memory may just be a microsd much like the mid816. it also uses two batteries as well...

source: http://www.shenit.com/blog/2011/01/04/iphone-4-clone-android-tablet-7-inch-capacitive-dropad-a8-with-samsung-pv210-chipset/
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By the way, I've looked closer to photo, the battery capacity is only 1500 mAh

 

[Filippios]

[quote author=vsalvato link=topic=15149.msg124995#msg124995 date=1295701722]
I beleive that the M816 processor is a bit faster? Which one of the two hardware is more likely to fit Android3 in future?
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I have to say, this tablet have Samsung S5PV210 chipset (Same use in Galaxy Tab and Herotab 816) and as we can see from official datasheets,then anyway this tablet have PowerVR 540 3D Accelerator, cuz thats SoC (System-On-Chip) system.. And soo.. in Herotab C8 (Dropad A8 Haipad M7) there is same hardware, as in Herotab 816. The only difference in the frequency (Herotab 816 +200Mhz)

Official Datasheets - XDADevs

P.S. I ordered one Haipad M7 (same as Herotab C8 and Dropad A8) at 17th January (from Aliexpress) sooo waiting now

 

[canonmouse]

[quote the way, I've looked closer to photo, the battery capacity is only 1500 mAh

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As far as i can see there are 2 batteries each 1500 Mah

 

[db1]

[quote author=canonmouse link=topic=15149.msg125482#msg125482 date=1295767459]
[quote the way, I've looked closer to photo, the battery capacity is only 1500 mAh

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As far as i can see there are 2 batteries each 1500 Mah
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Lipo or Li-ion batteries are connected in series to get 7.4 voltage meaning these two have 1500mah capacity connected in series. Official markings should be 2s(7.4V) 1500mah. If they were 2p that would give you 3000mah but only 3.7V battery pack, p meaning parallel connection. I am coming from RC controlled airplane hobby where these are used.
Sellers and makers should really make a fix on this issue as I see many sellers are taking advantage of clueless buyers saying device has tons of capacity battery built in where it actually has only half of advertised capacity.
In this case 1500mah is next to nothing to be used with capacitive TS and WIFI at the same time, let alone attaching 3g dongle to it.

 

[MrTasselhof]

[quote author=vsalvato link=topic=15149.msg124995#msg124995 date=1295701722]
which one would you recommend if I go for a change? I beleive that the M816 processor is a bit faster? Which one of the two hardware is more likely to fit Android3 in future?
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I don't have the C8 in my hands yet to really give it a test run.
I agree with you that I like the capacitive screen... but it really only matters if it is multi-touch.

The resistive on the MID816 is highly responsive.

I definitely believe I will still prefer the 8" 4:3 form factor of the MID816.
Just gives you a lot more screen real estate.

Tasselhof